Death Notices for Laois - Monday, August 5, 2024

Maura Russell- Mackney, Ballinasloe, Co.Galway / Larragan, Clonaslee, Co. Laois.

Maura passed peacefully after a long illness bravely borne surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of Nuala and her staff at Hillside Nursing Home, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, on the 4th of August, 2024. Counsellor and Psychotherapist and former Director of The Rutland Centre Dublin and Blue Lotus Centre Celbridge.

Predeceased by her parents Tom and Margaret Russell. Maura will be deeply missed by her sisters Margaret (Peg) (London), Catherine (Wicklow), Anne (Athlone) and Patricia (Trish) (Ballinasloe), her brothers Gerard (Larragan, Clonaslee) and T (Killoughey, Tullamore), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and her close friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Maura will repose in the residence of Trish and Joe Hanney, Mackney, Ballinasloe (H53 EV70), on Tuesday the 6th of August, from 5pm to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm. Private removal on Wednesday morning to St. Manman's Church, Clonaslee, Co.Laois (R32 N6E5), arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by private cremation afterwards.

Maura's Funeral Mass can be viewed via live stream by clicking here. House private on Wednesday morning. Family Flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Alzheimers Society of Ireland by clicking here. Maura's family would like to thank everybody for their support and prayers at this difficult time. Those who wish to leave a message of condolence for Maura's family may do so in the Condolences section on RIP.ie.

Rita Conroy (née Maher) - Beladd, Portlaoise, Laois, / Rathoe, Carlow

The death has occurred of Rita Conroy, Beladd Portlaoise on August 3rd 2024. Peacefully at home in the care of her family. Predeceased by her husband Noel. Dearly loved mother to Colette, Angela, Michael and Emer. Cherished grandmother to Alison, Craig, and David. Much loved daughter in law Maria, and son in law Michael. Sadly missed by her sister Mary, brothers Michael and Austin. Extended family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her family home on Monday from 4 pm till 8 pm. Rosary at 8 pm. Removal from her house in Tuesday to arrive at SS Peter and Pauls Church for 12 noon requiem mass. Burial afterwards in SS Peter and Pauls cemetery. House private on Tuesday please. Family flowers only donations if desired to the ED Dept at the Midlands Regional Hospital. Portlaoise.

Sean (Goo) Madigan, Mountrath, Co. Laois / Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

The death has occurred of Sean (Goo) Madigan, Old Forge Crescent, Mountrath, Co Laois and formerly Oliver Plunkett Terrace, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

Sean passed away peacefully at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his wife Alice and his brothers Michael and Eamon, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family, daughters Alison, Gina and Olivia, son John, grandchildren Danny, Adam, Christopher, Alice, Jack, Kate, Courtney, Conor, Molly, Ben, Taylor and Luigi, great-grandchildren Grace, Liam and P.J., sons-in-law Brendan and Del, daughter-in-law Jenine, brother Brendan, sisters Joan, Mary, Martina, Marion, Celine, Cathy, Ann, Bernadette, Patsy and Geraldine, nieces, extended family and friends. 

May He Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Condons Funeral Parlour, Clonmel on Sunday evening from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal on Monday to Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church. Funeral Mass on arrival at 1.00pm. Those who cannot attend can watch live via the Ss. Peter & Paul’s Parish livestream service. Burial will take place afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery.